The Bursar’s Office is in the Student Services Court and is responsible for maintaining accurate student billing records, recording cash receipts, processing financial aid disbursements, issuing refunds, and maintaining residency records.
How to Pay Your Bill
Payment must be received by the close of business on the due date indicated on the bill.
E-PAY and PAYMENT PLAN – Students can pay online via their Banner account. Visit the Student Accounts section and select the View Charges and Pay option. Use the Pay Now button to make a one-time payment or sign up for an automated payment plan (a down payment may be required).
FINANCIAL AID – Financial aid awards will be applied to student accounts in the order in which they are received. Refunds will be issued only when a credit balance occurs. Students can view their bill and financial aid through their Banner account.
CASH, CHECK, CHARGE – Please make checks and money orders payable to C-GCC.
VETERANS DEFERRALS – Eligible veteran students may receive a tuition deferral at the Bursar’s Office. Students who will be receiving benefits for the first time must submit a Certificate of Eligibility to the College’s Certifying Official.
THIRD-PARTY SPONSOR – Students who have a third-party sponsor, such as an employer who will be paying the tuition, must provide the Bursar’s Office with appropriate documentation.
Certificate of Residence Information
To qualify for the New York State resident tuition, students must submit a Certificate of Residence annually. Failure to submit a Certificate of Residence will result in the student being billed out-of-state tuition (double tuition).
To qualify as a New York State resident, a student must currently live in New York State and have lived within the state continuously for a period of at least one year prior to the start of classes. A student must also be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident or have valid immigrant status. New York State residents who have lived in more than one county during the past six months must submit a Certificate of Residence for each county in which they have resided.
Residents of Columbia and Greene Counties can show proof of residency at the Bursar’s Office to complete the process for a Certificate of Residence, but in some instances may be required to go to their County Treasurer’s Office. Residents of all other New York State counties must obtain a Certificate of Residence from the county in which they reside.
The county of legal residence for a New York state resident attending a community college contributes to the College a portion of the College’s costs for providing services to the student. The basis for assessing counties for this funding is the Certificate of Residence.
C-GCC Refund Policy for Courses 15 Weeks in Duration
Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule for both full- and part-time students. Any registered student who never attends a class will incur a 25% tuition (plus fees) liability for each class never attended.
| Tuition Refund Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Before the first day of classes | Tuition and Fees | 100% |
| During the first week of classes | Tuition Only | 75% |
| During the second week of classes | Tuition Only | 50% |
| During the third week of classes | Tuition Only | 25% |
| After the third week of classes | No Refunds | 0% |
Refund policy for courses less than 15 weeks in duration can be found in the College Catalog or on the College website.
With respect to tuition and fees, the College may refer all amounts in arrears to a collection agency or litigate to ensure payment. The student will be responsible for payment of all attorneys’ fees, collections fees up to 33.33%, and other fees necessary for collection of any amount not paid when due. Collection agencies may have such default information forwarded to credit reporting agencies.
Bursar: Jess Sachs
Office: Student Services Court
Phone: (518) 697-6341